Description
Creamy Salmon Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender salmon with a rich, velvety sauce enveloping fettuccine pasta. This recipe is perfect for cozy weeknights or elegant dinner parties, offering a balance of flavors and textures that will impress your family and friends. Simple to prepare yet indulgent, this creamy pasta dish is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Add salmon fillets to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and flake into bite-sized pieces.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet along with lemon juice, stirring well. Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until melted.
- Return flaked salmon and drained pasta to the skillet; toss gently, adding reserved pasta water to achieve desired creaminess.
- Serve immediately with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 642
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 487mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 109mg